Logos

I posted this to the front page, and wanted to cross post it here to give our Cheap Talk members who don't frequent the front page an opportunity to share any feedback they might have.

I suppose that I'm getting bored with just regurgitating news here. I have a strong desire to write my stoned epiphanies where others can possibly benefit from them.

I’m no professional writer, so bear with me while I explore a few thoughts with you. On that same note, even if you aren’t a professional writer, I’d like to see anything you’d like to write about and submit.

I'm working to make this a regular occurrence here.

I intend to explore the basics of life. I think that sometimes we get so caught up with the physical aspect of our existence that we forget all about the spiritual part.

I won’t go into the whole God vs Gods argument. I feel that all systems of belief have enough that is the same that the differences are irrelevant. There are a few evil exceptions that I won’t venture into more than to point out the things that I view in this world that are evil, and why. In my opinion, all “good” systems of belief basically preach the message that we should treat other people with the same respect we would like to receive from them. The “Golden Rule” if you will. Or, simply put “Be Kind To Each other”.

God gave us free will, and we have knowledge of the concepts of good and evil. Our job is to meet freedom with responsibility. Who can argue that the golden rule isn’t a good way to live a fulfilling life?

If one thing can be said about nature it is that animals do not perceive the concepts of good and evil. In nature, laws of nature, and survival of the fittest dictate everything.

I don’t believe it is that animals don’t have souls, I’m fairly certain that they do. What they don’t have is an understanding of the concepts of good and evil. To them everything is all about survival.

Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. If a free society were inhabited by nothing but responsible people, everyone could be truly free. We introduce laws to force people to be responsible, even for those who are responsible; we hold over the heads of the potentially irresponsible the threat of discomfort. We incarcerate those whom we view as not being responsible with their freedom; we take that freedom from them. There is nothing wrong with that except when people are assumed to be irresponsible before ever exhibiting any irresponsible behavior. Irresponsible people should be made to make amends to the exact amount of their harm. No more, no less, in all fairness.

There are a lot of marijuana smokers out there, of all of them, what percentage would you guess are irresponsible while under the influence?

Marijuana has taught me a better understanding between freedom and responsibility. I should be allowed to grow and consume marijuana as long as my behavior remains responsible. When it crosses that line, then the problem should be dealt with by removing my freedom by an acceptable degree.

Do you think that a free society where anyone can grow and consume marijuana would be a disaster? Or do you think that we would choose peace over greed?

Logos


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